In Behaviourist Terms, When Is a Drug Considered a Negative

question 114

Multiple Choice

In behaviourist terms, when is a drug considered a negative reinforcer?

• A)when it "punishes" the user with aversive withdrawal symptoms
• B)when it stops a person from feeling bad
• C)when it makes a person feel good
• D)when it has a high risk of physiological dependency

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